Official Leaked Price & Release Date of the Sony A7C 2 and Sony A7C R

[@Shelleshelly9439]

You are so smart and extremely well spoken. I really appreciate you and enjoy your content ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! Glad you're loving the content!

[@CryptoJones]

I was born August 29th too! Michael Jackson shared our birthday!

[@DianaGladney]

Oh sweet! Happy Birthday!! Yeah, I've known we shared that birthday for years lol Who didn't grow up on M.J. lol What a fun time to be a kid lol

[@bbj6107]

Virgos in the house!! My bday is the 28th! I had planned on getting the R, but $3400 may change that. Great vid! I'm glad I found your channel!

[@DianaGladney]

Aye!!! Happy Early Birthday!!! I'm glad you found the channel too! Even though this is a camera store person that shared this rumor I think this gotta be bundled with something like a lens or something at that price. I think when they come out it'll be more realistic for just the camera alone. I'm doing another video on that though that I originally included in this video but didn't want to overstuff the video.

[@Kevodabomb_Media]

I bought an A7C and A7IV at the same time and tested both out on some hikes, street photography, documentary, etc. The a7C was not small enough for me to choose it over the A7IV. They both fit in my small peak sling, and 150g of extra weight didn’t outweigh the pros of the extra custom buttons, WAY better EVF, better grip, etc. I debated waiting for the A7CII, but I agree with you thinking “is it pointless?” It’s not like it’s SO small like a Fuji XE4 or the a6400 where it is a substantial difference. Even those aren’t pocketable (unless you have a big pocket).

[@sharifsalem]

You seem to have missed out on the resolution of the R version being the major difference in these two new cameras. The A7C ii isn’t the “base model” for the A7C R, they are different products just like in the A7 and A7R model lines.

[@DianaGladney]

If this is the first video you’re watching on the channel or on the camera, then yeah you may be questioning where’s X specs but I’ve made several videos on both cameras. So, past a point just reading off line by line of all the specs is redundant. Some stuff is better left until release day to confirm exactly what those are because they often change or have quirks the rumor sites simply don’t have yet. So, worth the wait until there’s more clarity in the coming days.

[@sharifsalem]

@@DianaGladney well you missed the biggest difference between the two cameras when discussing if the rumoured the price difference was worth it.

[@DianaGladney]

@@sharifsalem 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@chryseass.5143]

Enjoyed this video and Happy Birthday in advance!

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@IMDABROWN]

If the A7C R doesn't shoot 8K I don't see the value add unless you want/need the extra mega pixels on the photo side and maybe the 4d articulating screen. btw 4d = 4 dimensional aka 4 axis screen.

[@DianaGladney]

Ah! Thank you! I wasn't sure what the "d" stood for because I'm only thinking axis type lingo Thanks!! Yeah, that's one unresolved question and if it is 8k, what is the fan situation like. I am really wondering if this camera store has the right prices or what.

[@IMDABROWN]

@@DianaGladneyI bet the price might be a red herring to find the leaks. :)

[@DianaGladney]

@@IMDABROWN That's what I'm thinking because we've seen in the past where a camera store price leak gets dropped and it's completely wrong. I'd also say to see what folks would think if the prices were at that rate. That's why I wanted to make sure the price update got added to this video soon as my edited updated me about it late last night. Hopefully, if they see how many people are not vibing with that price range, we might see a happy surprise on on release day.

[@sharifsalem]

@@IMDABROWNhardly, the R will have a sensor with double the resolution

[@IMDABROWN]

@@sharifsalem i did say more resolution for photos. the larger sensor won't provide in advantage in video if the don't allow 6k or 8k.

[@AprilClayton]

If A7C II feels as good as A6700 in hand, I want one. I wanted a lightweight camera, but with the full frame goodness. I miss the EVF on ZVE1 sometimes. I will never give up dynamic stability, but A7C II would make a great street photography camera. I have GA.S. I admit it, but I enjoy trying different bodies and lenses.

[@DianaGladney]

lol GAS would be the correct diagnosis lol You're buying and trying, that's the only way you'll know what YOU prefer. You'll know once you get them in hand and it'll either feel right for you or not.

[@MadefromJava]

I thought 8/29 was the official announcement, not the actual release. We’ll probably see all the camera KZbinrs with their reviews. On the 10 fps, both a7IV and a7rV shoot 10fps. The only main appeal imo is the “C” series is they are the compact version, if they had better specs it would canabalize on the sales of their “big brother”. I’m sorry if I’m all over the place 😅 keep up with the great content.

[@DianaGladney]

Nope, you're not all over the place, I'm tracking with ya lol 8/29 is supposed to be the official announcement date when they release the camera - when it'll actually ship? It's almost always around 30-days later. So, it's one in the same. My thing with the price cannibalization theory is those of us that would buy that similar product, kinda already have our mind set on getting it still at some point or having multiple cameras. So, the income potential is still there, just not solely from one purchase. At least that's one perspective. Sometimes you need the bigger camera to carry a huge load, othertimes you want to keep it more compact but similar creative power.

[@CAMTechChris]

Excellent video, thank you for the info!

[@DianaGladney]

You’re very welcome!

[@albedo0point39]

If the a7cii is based off the a7iv sensor, uncropped 4k60 won’t be possible.

[@DianaGladney]

See that's the thing I took that part out the video towards the end but often times something has some "legit reason" why it can't be done and a few camera models later it's suddenly possible with virtually no changes. So, I'm holding off until the release date on that one because it just seem unlikely to me.

[@albedo0point39]

@@DianaGladney yeah, I think it’s the build of that 33mpix sensor that’s limited though. I think that’s the whole reason for Sony releasing the zv-e1 with the a7siii sensor, because it needed to come up with an answer to Canon’s R6ii/R8 (which do FF 4k60). If the a7iv sensor could do it all along, zv-e1 wouldn’t have been necessary. We’ll see in 10 days!

[@puppet_master]

Key thing for me with this news, is that it means there will finally be a6700 on the second hand market from the money having people that are always chasing the latest thing. Always happens.

[@DianaGladney]

lol Facts! 10/10 exactly how I've gotten those folks just past their return window cameras and get a gently used gear. Exactly how I grabbed a ZV-E1 for a steal of a price as soon as it came out. I was trading in a my gear and literally I was online checking before working and one popped up. I messaged my rep to add it my cart lol Camera wasn't even up a couple of hours at best. Some folks on KZbin just buy stuff to hop on a hype train to get some quick views, bash a camera, and on to the next one. I've seen it so many times lol So, a6700's will pop up soon and you'll easily nab one lol

[@JayfkProductions876]

One thing I've learnt since recently getting a canera that I love.. Lens Addiction 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 ain't even been a month & already have a 2nd lens

[@DianaGladney]

🤣🤣🤣 And so it begins lol

[@theoldvideoguy]

Happy birthday. Hope Sony sends you a nice birthday present.

[@DianaGladney]

lol Thank you so much! I'm definitely accepting all forms of white chocolate lol 🤣

[@theoldvideoguy]

@@DianaGladney 😘

[@SwiftySanders]

i love how you sound on this video. I wish I could sound this good.

[@DianaGladney]

Thanks, we do minimal tweaking to the audio and mostly just background noise removal and some compression, but nothing fancy. This is just the DJI mic attached to my shirt and that's it lol

[@davidmurray5926]

Did you ever get the Sony FX30? That’s how I discovered your channel when researching that camera, and you were really excited about its upcoming release.

[@DianaGladney]

Man, when the FX30 came out it felt like my favorite team won the Super Bowl lol 😂 But I eventually decided not to get it because the rumors of something else coming that’d be full frame an Creator centric wasn’t too far off. Plus, Sony hasn’t given a ton of attention to APS-C over the years vs full frame. So, I went full frame instead and got the ZV-E1 and now seeing what my second camera will be. Even though the FX30 is incredible and then the a6700 came out, I know APS-C won’t get half the extra features or number of camera options like full frame does, so I moved over FF.

[@thebest9023]

What is the best sony camera for videography in 2023 only for video

[@DianaGladney]

I never give any generic recommendations; “Best” depends on your intended use case. More specifically, what kind of videography work you’re doing and what scenarios and environments you’re in. For some, it’s the A7S 3, others the FX3 and some people opt for all kinds of cameras like the recent a6700, and on and on. It’s really more a preference honestly. There’s no one “best” camera necessarily, just what ends up being best for you in your use case. What kind of video work are you doing specifically and are you already using any specific camera models, brands, etc.?

[@thebest9023]

@@DianaGladney I have nature Relaxing meditation KZbin channel I am going to shot video more in the forest 🌿 I will shot 15 minutes/30 minutes long video that's why am asking

[@DianaGladney]

Ah! Gotcha! Well, it honestly doesn't take much, there are a lot of older cameras that could work but they all have some limitations. Something like the a6700 would kinda be ideal. It's still compact, much better battery life than a lot of it's sibling cameras like the ZV-E10. Even though the ZV-E10 could work great, or any older camera honestly, again it's all about limitations you might bump into. In a humid camping-style environment you'll want something with some weather resistance, great autofocus, and stabilization while you're walking, a microphone port, and it's lightweight with a lot of lens options. Honestly, if you want to go super small, something like a Go Pro can work too. But that'd be my recommendation and that'll do really well for some years and has a range of features to do other things, and survive some moisture and temp changes.

[@thebest9023]

@@DianaGladney thanks

[@DianaGladney]

Sure thing!

[@AprilClayton]

The A7C mark II looks better than A6700 in a way. I’d get the full frame I’ve come to live in a light body. A7CR would be great with APSC lenses with the extra megapixels. I kept some APSC lenses that don’t have a light full frame counterpart.

[@lvc394]

I am looking at my a6700 and I have to say they look the same unless these are fake pics

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, the A7C could be a great move BUT the comments that were also shared with the rumored specs says it feels like an FX3 without the cage ports. While the body design is compact, I don't feel like it'll be as lightweight possibly AND still be able to do all the things we're hoping. And that's UNLESS there is better heat dissipation than we've seen. I feel like it'll be a little heavier than the ZV-E1. Probably still a nice size with a better grip but a bit heavier. I'm anxious waiting for that detail myself. As far as lens comparissons from APS-C vs Full Frame, you're absolutley right! We're just not seeing what would be considered "ultra wide", I suppose, on the full frame side. Around 18mm is as small as I've seen with AF and it being lightweight. Outside of that, the lenses get really "heavy" and much larger, especially if you want an f2.8 vs f4. So, I think APS-C for super compact and lightweight priority is the way to go. I didn't want to add more APS-C lenses unnecessarily, but it's almost no alternative.

[@IndiaDelgado]

I’m looking to see what the megapixels are on these and the form factor. If the megapixels aren’t in line with the bigger FF and if it doesn’t maintain it’s current ff with being compact, then I may go through with getting the ZV-E1 for my video needs one of the a74 or something for my photos.

[@DianaGladney]

They're supposedly around 33MP for the base A7C 2, the R is likely to have the A7R 5's sensor, or Sony could have something else in mind, but I trust Sony to release more realistic prices and still have a good feature stack. Sony Alpha Rumors info is all over the place lol No sooner we post this video, now all of a sudden this "might" be the price with a lens and an included free grip. I'm hard-pressed to believe anything other than the camera's release date, we will likely see the A74's sensor used in one of them, and at least features like what the A74 and a6700 have.

[@CryptoJones]

I need to get an intro camera for my partner. Would something like an a6000 work for her?

[@DianaGladney]

Depends on what they're doing. The a6000 is a really old camera. Granted, it can still do an awesome job when used properly but it just depends. If it's for photos, absolutely. If it's for video, there are some quirks and it's honestly not ideal at this point. It's one thing if it'd be for live streaming then you can make it work but it has not headphone port, the older battery and older menu and you'll quickly run into its limitations. You'll see folks grabbing one today because they're more experienced and they know how to get the best out of it, but someone less experienced might find areas of the camera frustrating and it becomes more of a waste. What kind of content is she planning to create or her intent with grabbing the camera?

[@CryptoJones]

She just saw my canon r6 and wanted to steal it. I’m trying to find something small and cheap but still decent for photos.

[@DianaGladney]

Anything can be great for photos honestly. The more expensive the model, the more specific to a shooters needs. Until that’s developed of what the want is and preference is outlined, getting something more recent is a bit of a waste.

[@ernalgas]

LOL the breaking news cut.

[@DianaGladney]

Lol 😆

[@Chaelaz]

Yeah, saw the rumor of the price and hoping that is not it.

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, I get the base models price. For all the stuff that everyone asked for, it comes with a higher price tag for sure. As far as the A7C R price tag, I don't know lol That's up there for sure lol

[@CallLeeFree]

I don't see a reason to spend $3400 for the A7CR when you can get the full spec'd A7R5 for $400 more. If it was more like $2800, I would think of purchasing it

[@DianaGladney]

That's why I think even though these details are coming from a camera store, I feel like it's off. I've seen before where this happens and then release day, it's a different price. Either that or brands change their minds on the price last minute. Hopefully, that bit is wrong and it's better than we think, but we shall see. But I gotta see some real print on this one.

[@jeffhart2995]

Nice video! I'm waiting to see what the official size and weight on the A7C 2 is. I hope the actual prices are lower, if it keeps the same size and weight or close to it I want one. Happy Birthday too, mine is the 30th.

[@DianaGladney]

Hot dog!! Happy Birthday!!! It's quite a few people that have birthday's coming up in the comments! That's awesome! I think the camera store that shared these leaked prices probably omitted that these might be bundled prices or something because it honestly just seems odd and pretty farfetched. I think the A7C II base camera will probably be lower than the R but I think the price I shared in the video has to be including some other stuff, but we shall see!

[@davidmcc6666]

Happy Birthday, mate. Sony should drop a camera off for your birthday.

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you so much! lol I definitely look forward to that day lol

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Now if they release a Leica SL3s with a flipped screen, build like a tank, double card slots, increases auto focus…. I’m buying that.

[@DianaGladney]

Mmm that'd be interesting lol I'm sure some photographers would enjoy that.

[@NBPT428]

At those prices, the viewfinder should be a 3.69m like my Fujifilm X-T3 has. This camera is $800 more than that and it's 5 years later. Cmon Sony, this isn't going to pull me away.

[@DianaGladney]

Lol Well, we still have a few more days to get concrete print specs and prices on release day. Why do you want to be lulled away? Most Fuji shooters love Fuji

[@NBPT428]

I do love Fuji mostly but I like to shoot wildlife/birds and while the Fuji tracking autofocus has improved (rented an X-T5) it's still not there. And I am half Greek and Italian so I'm going backwards and forward at the same time...@@DianaGladney

[@hikertrashfilms]

You're lucky... I was waiting for the 16-35GMII to drop for my birthday in March, and instead we got a 2nd Place 50 Prime which I dont give a flying #### about because I have the A1 & 50GM F1.2 combo.... but in the end, I was happy because I got rid of the 16-35GM and switched to a 20G (which is sharper, faster and better than a 16-35GMII)... Now I have beyond zero desire for the 16-35GMII, because a 20G is always going to outslap that on the A1 & I'll just hold my chips until the second F1.2 GM drops before the Summer Olympics. Its not worth investing in "slow 2.8 glass" when you have the A1, & the 85mm & 24mm focal lengths need F1.2 and Quad Motors to show off the full muscle of the A1 & A9iii

[@DianaGladney]

lol I'm sorry to hear that lol Especially when you hear something is coming out on your b-day lol The 50mm market is as crowded as the 24-70mm market smh. You make some GREAT points! I agree, if you're rolling with the best in your camera, you want the best glass to show that off. Makes 100% sense! I think that 20mm G lens was a real home run! Clean, sharp, and fast! I'm very curious to see what an updated A9 will hold. I hope Sony pulls out all the stops with any new flagship models.

[@hikertrashfilms]

@@DianaGladney 20G has better AF motors than the 24GM. I can say that with 100% certainty. They have to address the AF issue with the 24GM & 85GM, because those were the first two GM primes and they learned what went wrong and the 20G is corrected off the 24GM’s defects. Yet everytime I point this out, Sony trolls attack me. They cannot allow Canon to have 3x F1.2 Primes and sit back with only 1...that is why you will see either the 85 or 24 F1.2 drop with the A9iii. No A7 body can push the 24GM & 85GM to the limits like the A1 does and you can see that those GMs were not made for the A1...it’s just crazy when I point out the fact that Canon has had their 85 F1.2 out since 2019, and 4 years later Sony refuses to answer

[@TimBrownTown]

Happy early birthday 🎉🎉🎉

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you!!

[@lvc394]

Hmmmm. no wheel in the front, the noisy strap holder, one SD card. It seems to have the joy stick and some other nice stuff. Over all it looks like a full frame a6700. Sony is killing themself, by that I mean who would buy a ZV-E1 now that the a7c II is out there for $200 more. The a7c R better have a fan in it at that price. The a7c II is twice the price of the a6700 and the a7c R is 3 times the price. Would you sell an ZV-E1 to get one of these? I mean you get EVF, joy stick, more buttons, weather seal, better build, a better LCD, more memory settings. I think it would be a maybe for me, 70% I might do it. In the end camera body prices are nothing compared to lenses.

[@DianaGladney]

There 2 extra dials on the leaked images: one in the front and one the rear, outside of the extra one that’s next to the PASM dial. Lol the straps are removable lol I’ve not met one person in real life that uses those on the camera lol They’re so noisy. Nah, they know their customers buying behaviors. People will moan about this and that but within 6-months time of a camera coming out, it magically appears and then you see videos “Why I bought the…”. It’s not really an “OR” type decision, it’s more of an “and”. You aren’t choosing one or the other, it’s an and because we often need more than one camera for efficiency and convenience or the type of work someone is doing depending on their use case. I had one of 3 camera solely for podcasting and live streaming to always be at the ready. So, yeah, I’d keep my ZV-E1 and grab the A7C 2 or similar if it made sense. But I’m thinking it might be heavier than I’d prefer so that’s one thing to decide on. It’s not always price, or options and use case. For some price is irrelevant if they’re booking higher paying gigs right off the bat solely because they have access to the requested specs for certain projects. It’s different for those buying it just because or for a hobby, then it’s one or the other. And if you can only buy one, you get the right one and the rest is irrelevant, but Sony still wins the customer and like you said, the real money is in the lenses lol 😂

[@lvc394]

@@DianaGladney Well if Sony keeps doing what they do, by the time I go Full Frame there is going to be some great stuff out there. I gave my ZV-E10 to my daughter so now we can go out and have a best picture contest. Of course I will win because she only has the kit lens ;)

[@robertluxamafreethinker]

I think the two greatests cameras Sony have release until now are the Sony ZV1E and the Sony a6700. Best of both wold: "Quality and Price".

[@DianaGladney]

Agreed! I love my ZV-E1!

[@kentao4]

Yeah if they’re that expensive, I can’t get with it. To a lot of us, a7c series is supposed to be a smaller version of and cheaper than the regular line. 2400 for the a7c ii in my mind is about 500 too expensive. I already own the a7rv and I’m just looking for something for travel. I may be walking around with the a6700 and the 16-35!

[@blackcatooow]

yea the price for an a7c ii shouldnt be that high. the camera will likely feature cost cutting parts to be "compact" i hope it goes to $1,899 or $1,999

[@DianaGladney]

@kentao4 I think that $1800 to $1900 price range is what we all hoped the camera would be at to push a lot more people over that buying price range and I don’t disagree with that. Thankfully it’s not too far off at $2200 but who know what other full frame compact camera or travel style camera they have in mind but at least the used market will provide more options for folks to get it at the price range they desire.

[@blackcatooow]

@@DianaGladney i actually found locally a ZV-E1 and chose that over the a7cii, it was at $1,900 for brand new with discount, they didn’t sell many here so i got a nice deal. not paying $2,200+ honestly even though it’s arguably better in more areas

[@kentao4]

@@DianaGladney yes that’s true. I just don’t trust second hand stuff most of the time! I’m going to give it time as I don’t need it yet.

[@I922sParkCir]

That’s not what official means!

[@DianaGladney]

Official from a camera store is pretty certain my guy. It's all rumors until the official release date but that's a given.

[@I922sParkCir]

@@DianaGladneyI get you! But an anonymous leak from a camera store owner to Song Alpha Rumors isn’t official. It just seems weird that their entry level full frame camera will be more expensive than their mid-tier full-frame. This is also even weirder since the A7Cii will probably have a significantly inferior viewfinder to the A7IV. Not to mention a lack of CF Express and a second card slot. I really prefer the rangefinder style bodies, and I love my A7C, but I don’t think Sony could internally justify charging more for much less. The word official means from the manufacture. If someone leaked an internal document, or a page on their website, maybe “official” would be warranted.

[@AM1media]

1k price difference!??!? Nah

[@DianaGladney]

Allegedly! lol I gotta see it in print to believe it myself. I don't doubt if it's under $3k though if it's fully stacked like the A7R 5, especially if folks are only going to get one or the other.

[@SerendipityForever]

That's a huge price jump from the A7C Mark I, hope this is not true

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, I think these are some kind of bundled price or something because I just can't see this being legit, even though it's from a camera store person. I think the base camera will be more of what we realistically expect around $2k, maybe a little bit more but not that much. Now, the R camera is a different story. I think the price in the video is excessive, but it might be a pretty price tag though not that high.

[@cjenkins79]

It’s not going to be in the used market if they try to sell it for these prices.

[@DianaGladney]

I don't think these will be the base camera only prices. I think this camera store person that shared the info either got bad info or this is a bundled price that includes other stuff. I can't see Sony doing this unless it's some real serious magic happening lol I think it'll be normal pricing and great specs, and decent weight for the camera's body design. Outside of that, these prices feel weird lol

[@rickyhaggerty]

This is my first time seeing you on YT… it is quite refreshing to hear a females perspective of some gear in such a professional way. Haven’t earned my sub yet… but I’ll be looking for you 😏🎉 - Great Video BTW

[@DianaGladney]

lol Can't win 'em all but glad to hear you enjoyed the video! 💯

[@DangerousConversations]

Happy BDay,, 😂

[@DianaGladney]

Why thank you! 😁

[@JayfkProductions876]

The can release all the cameras they want 😂

[@DianaGladney]

All I'm hoping for is that these prices are off. They're now saying both cameras will come with a free grip but...we shall see in the next two weeks just how accurate this is or not. Camera stores have been wrong before lol

[@nickscott8488]

Those prices are insane. I will buy Fuji Xt5 instead i think.

[@DianaGladney]

Seems like two totally different camera experiences don’t you think? If Fuji is more your style, you still would likely get one regardless of a more traditional camera style is your preference. Plus, it’s already released.

[@nickscott8488]

@@DianaGladney Yes good points. I should explain i am an apsc shooter looking to move to full frame but the expected prices of the A7c2 has made me reconsider.

[@MukeshPatel-kw5tz]

Good

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you!

[@naizondj]

Oh stop sony with all this camera! First of all cost so much f* money! And second of all a6700 is cheap and good enough! I just wish have enough money to buy it!😳

[@DianaGladney]

Lol they gotta serve the market. The A7C was a hot seller and did fantastic sales. So, the a6700 is awesome but not everyone vibes with APS-C and want their specific camera updated. So, everyone will have their turn for updates but if you’re sold on the a6700, you’re good to go!

[@MukeshPatel-kw5tz]

❤❤

[@MattLong101]

Who's that lady?

[@DianaGladney]

lol 🤣🤣🤣 A news reporter so tired she cleaned her glasses and forgot them on the desk lol AND forgot to create a fake news lady name lol

[@MattLong101]

🤣😂we didnt know who you were, like Clark Kent/Superman@@DianaGladney

[@DianaGladney]

🤣 That is hilarious!!! New super power unlocked lol 🤣

[@hikertrashfilms]

Gatekeeping the 4-axis screen to the CR and not giving it to the Cii is a joke for PHOTOGRAPHERS, because "Photographers" need a tilt-screen for street shooting and landscape. I own the A1 and I would throw this body into a trash can if it had the A7IV articulated screen. They are trying to do everything they can to destroy "Photography" and raise up TikTok and useless Video content to dumb down the masses

[@DianaGladney]

Mmm I can definitely hear your frustration because it’s not like it’s just these cameras, nearly all camera releases in the last 6-7 years, save the A7R series and A1 are heavy on the video updates, but that’s where the market is. Outside of AF enhancements, photography hasn’t seen a ton of updates corporately other than AF, resolution, and FPS but it’s otherwise at that law of diminishing returns level. Or so it appears. I don’t see them trying to crush the photography passion or art because smartphones did that a long time ago. If it weren’t for my passion in learning and teaching video for entrepreneurs, my last digital camera would have been in 2006 lol because my phone was better value and with me daily vs a camera that was severely limited. But Creators and businesses buying cameras for their work, like me, helps people discover the arts of the photography and the video world and that just further elevates the industry as a whole because they’re buying multiple cameras at time when the market has shrunk severely. 2020 helped boost sales though too for video and live streaming. It’s already known the camera space has drastically decreased but more photo spec’d only cameras wouldn’t be ideal. We’d just go to the camera brand that does serve those needs and Sony would decline because photographers don’t have a need for new cameras every 1-2 years, even 3 years. Video still has a way to go to get “there” before you hit that law of diminishing return level fully. I don’t think it’s gatekeeping the tilt screen and the Ads say “Tik Tokers” lol but that’s not whose buying cameras at all lol not these anyway lol But cameras that use that screen for now will probably have a Premium price attached with it. At the end of the day, I’m not an photo person but I do try and look at these situations objectively. As much as I can anyway.

[@hikertrashfilms]

@@DianaGladney that was probably one of most succinct and articulate responses I have read. I agree with what you are saying and it makes sense the way you put it. I don’t do a lot of video, and I don’t have my ear to the ground in that arena like you do, and you bring up a lot of great points.

[@PhotoTrekr]

No interest in the A7C2 or A7Cr.

[@DianaGladney]

Interesting, so which camera would be ideal for you? 🤔

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@DianaGladney I do mostly landscape photography. I mainly use two A7RV cameras.

[@dericsanchez4081]

Not buying at those prices.

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, it won't be for everybody but there's definitely a lot of people that'll love all these features in an A7C body, so time will tell how it goes.

[@dericsanchez4081]

@@DianaGladney right. It’s funny. Actually just boxed up most of my camera gear this morning and thinking of selling it and just rocking my phone.

[@DianaGladney]

@@dericsanchez4081 I hear ya man, but if you think it’s right for you, go for it. Some people love it and I subscribe to plenty of channels and that’s all they use and a Go Pro and I never think twice about the quality because that’s not why I watch. For me, I love the camera route and hate using my phone lol but different strong for different folks. Try it for 1-2 weeks straight and see how you like it.

[@dericsanchez4081]

@@DianaGladney good idea. Do a little test run first and see how it goes.

[@emier]

$1800 for a7cII and $2300 for a7cR is more realible to me. Nothing new on this camera, Sony is playing with us 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DianaGladney]

These new releases aren't really about something new for real but more so providing more options in different formats. Not so sure how much of a completely new camera with all new specs is going to pop until we see an updated A1 and A9 to really introduce some next level features beyond what already exists. Honestly, no different than the other brands but at least Sony is better in a lot of ways. 🤷🏽‍♀️